MATERIALS USED IN UROLOGICAL DEVICES

Authors
WIRONEN J MAROTTA J COHEN M BATICH C
Citation
J. Wironen et al., MATERIALS USED IN UROLOGICAL DEVICES, Journal of long-term effects of medical implants, 7(1), 1997, pp. 1-28
Citations number
84
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, Research & Experimental",Pathology,"Engineering, Biomedical",Orthopedics
Journal title
Journal of long-term effects of medical implants → ACNP
ISSN journal
10506934
Volume
7
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1 - 28
Database
ISI
SICI code
1050-6934(1997)7:1<1:MUIUD>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The most commonly used materials in the manufacture of urological devi ces are discussed with respect to their application to urinary cathete rs, penile implants, testicular implants, artificial urinary sphincter s, and urological stents. The manufacturing, physical properties, and general chemical and biological behavior of these materials are review ed. Attention is paid to future research trends and the general condit ion of the field of urological device materials.